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Middle East Center director resigns as faculty allege Penn admin. violated academic freedom
The AAUP statement comes a day after Penn Chavurah and IfNotNow Philly hosted a rally in Penn Commons where dozens of students protested the University’s refusal to allow for the screening of “Israelism.”
President Magill to testify before Congress in hearing about antisemitism on college campuses
The Committee hearing — titled “Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism” — will take place on Dec. 5 at 10:15 a.m.
University denies Penn Chavurah’s request to screen film critical of Israel, sparking protest
"We are actively working to find a date in February when the film can be viewed and discussed safely and constructively," a Penn spokesperson wrote.
Hundreds of faculty across country petition for Penn to defend pro-Palestinian staff, students
The letter included signatures from 44 Penn affiliates at the time of publication and was made public on Nov. 20.
Freedom School for Palestine sit-in enters second week despite threats from Penn officials
The group has outlined three key demands towards top University representatives: ceasefire in Gaza now, the protection of freedom of speech at the University, and the institution of critical thought on Palestine.
Penn LGBT Center hosts vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance
The vigil honored the transgender community and transgender lives that were lost in the past year, and the LGBT Center is organizing a family dinner on Nov. 29 to end Transgender Awareness Month.
The Southeast Asian Circle at Penn unites students in business and culture
As Penn's first organization of its kind, the SEAC aims to unite Southeast Asian communities through cultural and social events while also offering consulting services and volunteering opportunities to Southeast Asian organizations both locally and globally.
Penn student co-creates AI-translator to spread awareness about Lenape language, history
LenaGPT allows users to pose questions and receive comprehensive answers, drawing on expertise and collaboration with the Lenape community.
Asian American Studies undergraduate board hosts conference on displacement struggles in Phila.
Called “Roots of Residency: Gentrification and Displacement in Philadelphia,” the conference focused on continued intergenerational organizing efforts throughout the community.
Middle Eastern Studies Association calls on Penn admin. to protect faculty, academic freedom
The letter expressed concern about the University's “failure to respond to the defamation and harassment” that pro-Palestinian faculty members have been experiencing.
Five pro-Palestinian student activists remain in Houston Hall overnight after Penn threatens arrests
Penn Police Deputy Chief of Investigations Michael Morrin told the protestors that they would be arrested if they did not leave the building and gave them a 30-minute warning before arrests would begin.
Brandeis Center alleges Penn allowed discrimination against Jewish students in federal complaint
The complaint alleges that Penn violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects against discrimination in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.
Penn community members gather at LOVE statue for vigil mourning loss of Palestinian lives
Students told the DP that the vigil was organized to offer people a sense of community while mourning the deaths in Gaza.
Natives at Penn aims to build community, increase visibility during Native American Heritage Month
NAP kicked off their programming on Nov. 2 with an Indian Taco night.
Penn receives letter from Republican Congressman Rudy Yakym discussing antisemitism
The letter was also sent to schools including Yale, Harvard, Georgetown, Cornell, UC Berkeley, and Cooper Union.
United Minorities Council brings back Unity Week to celebrate diverse art, culture at Penn
From Nov. 13 to 17, the UMC will be hosting a revival of Unity Week in honor of the group's 45th anniversary.
Wharton dean says Penn has duty to repair donor relationships after damage to reputation
“I don’t experience my colleagues, for example, within the University as antisemitic, but I recognize that many of the activities that are happening right now would lead to that impression," James said at the event.
Penn athletes partner with Team IMPACT to aid children with health challenges
Team IMPACT pairs children who are a part of the organization with local college sports teams.
Penn finds 'no credible threat' after staff receive antisemitic emails targeting Hillel, Lauder dorm
Penn's Division of Public Safety was notified of the threats and conducted safety sweeps of Penn Hillel and Lauder College House.